NR449 Evidence Based Practice
Required Uniform Assignment: Analyzing Published Research
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4
and #8)
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence- based
practice. (POs #4 and #8)
DUE DATE
Refer to the course calendar for due date information. The college’s Late Assignment policy applies to this
activity.
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 200 POINTS
REQUIREMENTS
The paper will include the following.
1. Clinical question
a. Description of problem
b. Significance of problem
c. Purpose of paper
2. Description of findings
a. Summarize basics in the Matrix Table as found in Assignment Documents in
e-College.
b. Describe
i. Concepts
ii. Methods used
iii. Participants
iv. Instruments including reliability and
validity
v. Answer to “Purpose” question
vi. Identify next step for group
3. Conclusion of paper
4. Format
a. Correct grammar and spelling
b. Use of headings for each section
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c. Use of APA format (sixth edition)
d. Page length: three pages
PREPARING THE PAPER
1. Please make sure you do not duplicate articles within your group.
2. Paper should include a title page and a reference page.
DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA